nounπShareThe rescue of a ship, its crew or its cargo from a hazardous situation."The salvage of the wrecked fishing boat was a difficult but successful operation. "nauticaldisastersailingoceantoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe ship, crew or cargo so rescued."After the shipwreck, the insurance company carefully assessed the salvage to determine its value. "nauticaldisasterpropertysailingtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe compensation paid to the rescuers."The fishing boat was towed to safety, and the owner had to pay a significant salvage to the crew who rescued it. "nauticalbusinesssailinginsurancefinanceeconomyservicetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe money from the sale of rescued goods."After the flood, the store owner used the salvage to pay for some of the damages. "nauticalbusinesseconomycommercefinanceassetpropertytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe similar rescue of property liable to loss; the property so rescued."The salvage of the important papers from the flooded office was a huge relief. "propertydisasternauticalaidoceanenvironmentinsurancevaluetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(sometimes attributive) Anything put to good use that would otherwise have been wasted, such as damaged goods."salvage cars auction"utilityitembusinessvalueenvironmentdisasterindustrytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of property, people or situations at risk) to rescue."The firefighters worked quickly to salvage valuable possessions from the burning house. "disastersituationnauticalwaraidtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of discarded goods) to put to use."We were able to salvage some old bricks from the demolished building and use them to build a new garden wall. "utilityenvironmentdisastertechnicalindustrytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make new or restore for the use of being saved."After the flood, we worked hard to salvage family photos and important documents from the damaged house. "disasternauticalpropertyenvironmentaidactiontoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn uncivilized or feral human; a barbarian."The salvage wreaked havoc in the classroom, disrupting the lesson. "humanpersoninhumancharactertoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA defiant person."The salvage of the debate club, known for always arguing, surprised everyone by actually listening to the opposing viewpoints. "characterpersonattitudetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(Philippine English) summary execution, extrajudicial killing"The rumors of the salvage of the student leader spread quickly through the school. "politicsgovernmentpolicemilitarywarinhumanlawactiontoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(Philippine English) To perform summary execution."The gang leader was rumored to have salvaged the rival gang member in the alley. "policegovernmentinhumanactionwartoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(Philippine English) To apprehend and execute (a suspected criminal) without trial."The police salvaged the suspect without a trial, accusing him of theft. "policegovernmentlawinhumanactiontoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
